Automated Lighting Control
Optimize energy use while maintaining perfect illumination
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Section 3 of 5Intelligent Illumination
Lighting accounts for 15-25% of building energy use. Automated lighting control systems use sensors, dimming, and scheduling to deliver the right amount of light exactly when and where it's needed, achieving energy savings of 30-60% while improving occupant comfort and productivity.
Control Technologies
- ☀️Daylight Harvesting: Automatic dimming based on available natural light
- 👁️Occupancy Sensing: PIR, ultrasonic, or dual-technology sensors
- 🎚️Dimming Control: 0-10V, DALI, or wireless protocols
- 🎨Tunable White: Circadian rhythm support through color temperature control
Energy Impact
Occupancy Control30-50%
Lights off when vacant
Daylight Harvesting20-60%
Depends on window area
Task Tuning10-30%
Right light, right place
Interactive Lighting Control Designer
Adjust environmental factors and see how smart lighting responds in real-time
500 lux
DarkOvercastBright
12:00 PM
NightNoonEvening
Light Level Visualization
Daylight Contribution500 lux
Artificial Lighting0 lux (0%)
Total Light Level500 lux
Target Met ✓
Power Consumption
0.0W
of 75.0W max
Energy Efficiency
100%
vs constant full power
Annual Savings
$100
per fixture (~20% reduction)
Active Control Strategies
Daylight Harvesting✓
Automatic dimming based on natural light availability
Saving: 80%
Occupancy Sensing○
Lights off when space is unoccupied
Task Tuning○
Lower light levels for circulation areas
Circadian Rhythm○
Color temperature and intensity follow natural patterns
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